| Family: |
Melamphaidae (Bigscale fishes or ridgeheads) |
| Max. size: |
7.15 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 1109 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Chile. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found below 400 - 500 meters; juveniles at depths of 100 - 200 meters (Ref. 51657). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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